Patents Issued in March 7, 2017
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Patent number: 9585737Abstract: A method and a dental floss device for flossing the teeth of a user, and a production process of the dental floss device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The dental floss device includes a single use dental floss packaged inside a dental tubule. The dental tubule does not practically limit the bending capability of the dental floss wherein the dental floss device is adapted to be inserted into a ball, having a ball internal volume and for takes up at least 70 percent of the ball internal volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventor: Yair David
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Patent number: 9585738Abstract: Implementations of a tooth brush are provided. In some implementations, the tooth brush comprises a handle and a head attached to the handle where the head comprises three gears and three brushes attached to the three gears respectively. In some implementations, the tooth brush is configured such that one brush makes contact with the occlusal surfaces of a plurality of teeth and the remaining brushes make contact with the buccal side and lingual side of the plurality of teeth. In some implementations, the tooth brush further comprises a splash guard. In some implementations, the tooth brush further includes a suction tube to remove debris from the mouth. Methods of using the tooth brush also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventor: Roosevelt Patterson
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Patent number: 9585739Abstract: Described are devices, implants, insertion tools, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Jose W. Jimenez, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jessica L. Roll, Michelle L. Solari, John F. Otte, Mona N. Dahdah
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Patent number: 9585740Abstract: A urological device comprises a urological valve for location in the bladder of a patient and a valve support stem for location in the urethra of a patient. The valve has a normally closed configuration to prevent flow from the bladder and an open configuration for fluid flow through the valve. The valve is automatically movable from the closed configuration to the open configuration in response to a pre-set hydrodynamic pressure applied for a pre-set time. In one case the valve has a plurality of valve leaflets with a region of co-aption between the valve leaflets. In the normally closed configuration the valve leaflets are engaged at the region of co-aption and in the open configuration the leaflets are separated at the co-aption region for fluid flow through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventor: Niall Behan
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Patent number: 9585741Abstract: The present invention provides devices for removing an embolus or thrombus. The device includes an elongate member configured for insertion into the vasculature, an expandable member that extends from the distal end of the elongate member, and a flow restrictor associated with a proximal portion of the expandable member. The expandable member is configured to transition from a compacted state to an expanded state, in which the expandable portion engages with the embolus. The flow restrictor is configured to restrict blood flow and generate a low pressure zone at a location in the vasculature that is distal to the flow restrictor.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: NeuroVasc Technologies, IncInventor: Jianlu Ma
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Patent number: 9585742Abstract: A stent includes a major axis member which has an internal space extending from a front end portion toward a base end portion, first opening section provided at the front end portion to communicate with the internal space, and second opening section provided at the base end portion to communicate with the internal space, and inflow prevention section which has an inflow prevention surface covering the second opening section with a gap with respect to the second opening section, wherein a first edge section of the inflow prevention surface is fixed to the major axis member closer to a base end than the second opening section, and a second edge section of the inflow prevention surface is disposed closer to a front end than the second opening section and extends from a side surface of the major axis member toward a position spaced apart therefrom outward in a radial direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Yusuke Nomura
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Patent number: 9585743Abstract: Sealable and repositionable implant devices are provided with one or more improvements that increase the ability of implants such as endovascular grafts to be precisely deployed or re-deployed, with better in situ accommodation to the local anatomy of the targeted recipient anatomic site, and/or with the ability for post-deployment adjustment to accommodate anatomic changes that might compromise the efficacy of the implant. A surgical implant includes an implant body and a selectively adjustable assembly attached to the implant body, having adjustable elements, and operable to cause a configuration change in a portion of the implant body and, thereby, permit implantation of the implant body within an anatomic orifice to effect a seal therein under normal physiological conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CardiAQ LLCInventors: Richard George Cartledge, John P. Cartledge, Ralph Edward Gaskins, Jr.
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Patent number: 9585744Abstract: A mastopexy implant for maintaining the breast in an elevated and aesthetically pleasing position includes a lower pole support comprising end portions which may be affixed to the chest wall or to a previously installed upper suspension strut. The implant is loaded in an insertion device. The insertion device is inserted through a small incision and into a subcutaneous pocket created in an inferior half of the breast. The lower pole support may have various constructs and in one embodiment includes a unitary conformable mesh having a plurality of arm or band members which are attached across the breast parenchyma and to the chest wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Tepha, Inc.Inventors: Arikha Moses, Emily Stires, Anthony Natale
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Patent number: 9585745Abstract: An intraocular lens comprises a flexible optic and at least one haptic connected to the optic. The at least one haptic comprises a rigid structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventor: James Stuart Cumming
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Patent number: 9585746Abstract: Artificial heart valve structures and methods of their fabrication are disclosed. The heart valve structures may be fabricated from a biocompatible polymer and include one or more heart valve leaflet structures incorporated within a conduit. The valve structures may incorporate one or more conduit sinuses, as well as a gap between the lower margin of the valve leaflets and the interior of the conduit. In addition, the valve structures may include one or more valve sinuses created in a space between the valve leaflets and the conduit inner surface. Computational fluid dynamics and mechanical modeling may be used to design the valve leaflets with optimal characteristics. A heart valve structure may also incorporate a biodegradable component to which cells may adhere The incorporated cells may arise from patient cells migrating to the biodegradable component, or the component may be pre-seeded with cells prior to implantation in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh-Of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Masahiro Yoshida, C. Douglas Bernstein, Onur Dur, Kerem Pekkan
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Patent number: 9585747Abstract: A vascular implant for replacing a native heart valve comprises a self expanding stent supporting a valve body having leaflets. The stent preferably comprises an anchoring structure configured to prevent the implant from passing through the valve annulus. For delivery, the implant is compacted within a delivery device and secured at one end. During delivery the implant is partially released from the delivery device, and positioning of the implant can be verified prior to full release. The implant can be at least partially resheathed and repositioned if desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CardiAQ LLCInventors: Arshad Quadri, J. Brent Ratz
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Patent number: 9585748Abstract: A medical device includes an expandable conduit, a prosthetic heart valve and a delivery device, including a balloon catheter. The expandable conduit may include one or more inner or outer sleeves supported by a frame or stent. The sleeve(s) may be a bioprosthetic tissue wrapped, molded or sewn about the frame or stent. Coupled to an end of the expandable conduit is the prosthetic heart valve. The conduit and heart valve may be crimped on the balloon catheter for percutaneous deployment. The frame may be constructed of a balloon-expandable material for the conduit portion and a self-expandable material for the prosthetic heart valve portion. The prosthetic heart valve is anchored at the native heart valve and then the conduit to be expanded into place to protect the aorta. The self-expanding prosthetic heart valve avoids the need for balloon mounting. This provides for a smaller diameter and easier delivery.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventor: Gregory A. Wright
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Patent number: 9585749Abstract: A replacement heart valve assembly. An expandable anchor is disclosed that has a skirt region, a lip region, and a plurality of posts attached to the skirt region. A replacement heart valve is attached to the posts. The lip region has interlocking elements that are secured to the posts where the interlocking elements have eyelets. Tabs extend into the eyelets to mate with holes in the posts.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Brian D. Brandt, Dwight P. Morejohn, Ulrich R. Haug, Jean-Pierre Dueri, Hans F. Valencia, Robert A. Geshlider, Jeff A. Krolik
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Patent number: 9585750Abstract: Apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes a replacement valve and an anchor having an expandable braid. In some embodiments, the expandable braid is fabricated from a single strand of wire. In some embodiments, the expandable braid comprises at least one turn feature. The anchor and the valve preferably are configured for endovascular delivery and deployment.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Ulrich R. Haug, Hans F. Valencia, Robert A. Geshlider, Tom Saul, Amr Salahieh, Dwight P. Morejohn
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Patent number: 9585751Abstract: Prosthetic heart valve devices for percutaneous replacement of native heart valves and associated systems and method are disclosed herein. A prosthetic heart valve device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an expandable support having an outer surface and configured for placement between leaflets of the native valve. The device can also include a plurality of asymmetrically arranged arms coupled to the expandable support and configured to receive the leaflets of the native valve between the arms and the outer surface. In some embodiments, the arms can include tip portions for engaging a subannular surface of the native valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Twelve, Inc.Inventors: John Morriss, Hanson Gifford, III
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Patent number: 9585752Abstract: A holder for a hybrid heart valve prosthesis that can be quickly and easily implanted during a surgical procedure is provided. The hybrid heart valve includes a non-expandable, non-compressible prosthetic valve and a self-expandable anchoring stent, thereby enabling attachment to the annulus without sutures. A first suture connects the holder to the valve and constricts an inflow end of the anchoring stent. A second suture connects the holder to the valve and extends down three holder legs to loop through fabric on the valve. Both sutures may loop over a single cutting well on the holder so that severing the first and second sutures at the single cutting well simultaneously releases the tension in the first suture, permitting the inflow end of the anchoring stent to expand, and disconnects the valve holder from the prosthetic heart valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Da-Yu Chang, Hilda Z. Fann
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Patent number: 9585753Abstract: Aortic regurgitation can be treating by implanting in the aortic annulus a transvalvular intraannular band. The band has a first end, a first anchoring portion located proximate the first end, a second end, a second anchoring portion located proximate the second end, and a central portion. The central portion is positioned so that it extends transversely across a coaptive edge formed by the closure of the aortic valve leaflets. The band may be implanted via translumenal access or via thoracotomy.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Heart Repair Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Valavanur A. Subramanian, Thomas Afzal, Gary Hulme, Jeffrey Christian, Michael L. Reo
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Patent number: 9585754Abstract: Implants formed by a helically wound wire and methods of using same for the treatment of a mitral heart valve. According to the invention, it has dimensions such that it is able to be screwed into the wall of the annulus and/or into the cardiac wall adjoining the annulus such that a portion of the annulus and/or of the wall is located in the perimeter of the implant; and it comprises at least one first coil able, during said screwing of the implant, to insert itself into the wall while having a first dimension and at least one second coil having a second dimension, or adopting this second dimension after implantation, the second dimension being smaller than the first dimension such that the implant, once inserted, enables contraction of the wall portion located in the perimeter of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jacques Seguin, Than Nguyen, Bruno Lecointe
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Patent number: 9585755Abstract: Orthopedic fracture repair implants, systems and methods are disclosed. Implants include one or more of biocompatible sleeves and struts. The implants, systems and methods are applied to bone fractures, such as segmentation fractures.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: John Rose, James K. Rains, William D. Patterson, Mark T. Lewis, Gene E. Austin
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Patent number: 9585756Abstract: A human or animal joint is treated by introduction of a device between the suitably prepared articulating surfaces of the joint, and the device is anchored in both these articular surfaces with a material having thermoplastic properties. For allowing at least limited articulation of the joint after implantation, the device includes two articulating portions, wherein one of the articulating portions is anchored in each articulating surfaces of the joint. On implantation a proximal face of the device is contacted with a vibrating tool and the vibration is transmitted through parts of the device to locations in which the material having thermoplastic properties is near the bone tissue of the articulating surfaces of the joint and in which liquefaction is desired. The liquefied material penetrates the bone tissue and, on re-solidification forms a positive fit connection between the device and the bone tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: SPINEWELDING AGInventors: Jorg Mayer, Marcel Aeschlimann, Mario Lehmann, Andreas Wenger, Stephanie Goebel-Mehl
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Patent number: 9585757Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, prosthetic joint components having textured surface(s) for improving lubrication and increasing the useful life of the prosthetic joint components. The textured surface includes solid features configured to stably contain a biological fluid or a synthetic biological fluid therebetween or therewithin for a non-zero residence time.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Alexander H. Slocum, Jr., Adam T. Paxson, Jonathan David Smith, Daniel H. Goodman, Kripa K. Varanasi
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Patent number: 9585758Abstract: A knee prosthesis system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure can include a femoral component, a tibial component, a first femoral component insert, a second femoral component insert, a first tibial bearing, and a second tibial bearing. The knee prosthesis system may be configured in one of a non-hinged configuration and a second hinged configuration. In the first non-hinged configuration, the first femoral component insert is positioned relative to the femoral component and the first tibial bearing is positioned onto the tibial component. In the second hinged configuration, the second femoral component insert is positioned relative to the femoral component and the second tibial bearing is positioned onto the tibial component.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Robert Metzger, Andrew L. Pierce, David R. Brown, Brian M. May, Joshua R. Porter, Larabeth G. Ryan
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Patent number: 9585759Abstract: Surgical methods and tibial implants for accommodating the anterior cruciate ligament during unicompartmental or bi-unicompartmental knee arthroplasty procedures.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hodorek, Herve Windisch, Marc Bandi, Thomas Trachsler
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Patent number: 9585760Abstract: Surgically installed prostheses replace either the caudal portion of a natural facet joint, the cephalad portion of a natural facet joint, or both. The prostheses are readily attached to the pedicles of a vertebral body and support at least one element that defines an artificial facet joint structure. The caudal facet joint structure is sized and located to articulate with the cephalad facet joint structure. Together, the prostheses form a total facet replacement system. The system is suitable for use in virtually all levels of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Reiley
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Patent number: 9585761Abstract: An inflatable and implantable balloon for treatment of degenerative disc disease, bones, lesions, spinal deformities and spinal motion segment instabilities. The balloon is comprised of adjustable and expandable volumes. Further disclosed are methods of forming, inserting, expanding, and implanting the multi-volume balloon for proper placement and stabilization of the spinal lesion or disease. Still further disclosed are kits for aligning and stabilizing elements of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Jacques Teisen, Joern Richter, Matthias Wesselmann, Bodo Quint, Stefan Mueller
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Patent number: 9585762Abstract: An expandable spinal implant configured for positioning within a space between adjacent vertebral bodies includes an upper body, a lower body, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of bone screws. The upper body and lower body are pivotably affixed at a first end and are capable of movement relative to each other. The ratchet mechanism is slidably disposed on one of the upper and lower body and is capable of engaging the opposite one of the upper and lower body thereby permitting movement of the upper and lower body relative to each other in a first direction, but not in a second direction. An insertion instrument capable of being attached to the expandable spinal instrument and a method of performing spinal surgery is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Loubert Suddaby, Larry McClintock, Adam Wassinger, Scott Jones, Jennifer Moore, John Donohoe
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Patent number: 9585763Abstract: An intervertebral implant, alone and in combination with an insertion tool for inserting same and a method for inserting same. The implant has upper and lower parts which have universal movement relative to each other. Each of the upper and lower parts also has a surface engaging an adjacent vertebrae. Each part has a keel extending from said surface into a cutout in the adjacent vertebrae, and each keel has an anterior opening recess therein. An insert tool has a pair of arms which are received in the recess of the keels through the anterior opening to securely hold and insert the implant. Projections and matching indentations in each arm and the base of its recess securely attached each arm within its keel.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Thierry Marnay, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Francis P. Magee, Stephan Eckhof
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Patent number: 9585764Abstract: An osteoimplant device is provided. The osteoimplant device includes a body of nondemineralized cortical bone and an outer surface having at least one region including demineralized bone. The osteoimplant device is formable into a shape and size configured for implantation at a surgical site. A disc shaped osteoimplant can be used for a facet joint fusion. A method of treating a patient having a bone defect in a host bone is also provided, the method including inserting the osteoimplant into the bone defect, for example, one associated with a facet joint.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: William F. McKay
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Patent number: 9585765Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INCInventors: Marcin Niemiec, Nick Padovani, Matthew Hansell, Duncan Sibson, Adam Friedrich, Khiem Pham, Noah Hansell, Ben Silber, Andrew Iott
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Patent number: 9585766Abstract: An expandable assembly for insertion into an intervertebral space is presented. The assembly, in particular aspects, includes an elongate body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the elongate body defines an internal longitudinal channel extending from a proximal opening to a distal cavity. The assembly may include an expander that is sized and shaped for insertion into the distal cavity, thereby selectively expanding the upper portion away from the lower portion. The elongate body may also include one or more bone graft windows a cap that is sized and shaped for insertion into the proximal opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: SPECTRUM SPINE IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: James C. Robinson
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Patent number: 9585767Abstract: An expandable assembly for insertion into an intervertebral space is presented. The assembly, in particular aspects, includes an elongate body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the elongate body defines an internal longitudinal channel extending from a proximal opening to a distal cavity. The assembly may include an expander that is sized and shaped for insertion into the distal cavity, thereby selectively expanding the upper portion away from the lower portion. The elongate body may also include one or more bone graft windows a cap that is sized and shaped for insertion into the proximal opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: SPECTRUM SPINE IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: James C. Robinson
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Patent number: 9585768Abstract: Technologies for aligning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically prepared acetabulum include a reference sensor module securable to the patient's bony anatomy, an inserter sensor module securable to an acetabular prosthetic component inserter, and a display module. Each sensor module generates sensor data indicative of the orientation of the sensor module and/or structures to which the sensor module is coupled. The display module receives the sensor data from the sensor modules, determines the orientation of the acetabular prosthetic component relative to the patient's bony anatomy, and displays indicia of the determined orientation on a display.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Jason T. Sherman, Alec A. Birkbeck, Robert R. Freeman
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Patent number: 9585769Abstract: A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Lubensky, Sarah Anthony, Jeremiah M. Lewis
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Patent number: 9585770Abstract: An orthotic device is disclosed. The orthotic device may be adapted to be attached to a limb to enable the limb to replicate normal motion so that the user regains substantially normal operation of the limb. The orthotic device may have a frame system formed of a lightweight supportive material and configured to receive the user's limb, and an electronically actuated muscle operatively connected to the frame system for expanding and contracting at predetermined levels to mimic movement of the limb, when functioning normally. The orthotic device may also have a controller operatively connected to the muscle for transmitting signals corresponding to the predetermined levels to the muscle, and a sensor controlled by the user for actuating the muscle.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventors: George Robert Simmons, III, Michael T. McDonnell, Jr., Bryn Garrity, Michael Huber, Michael Ciavarella
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Patent number: 9585771Abstract: Finger parts flex and extend about joint sections. A wire is arranged along each finger part through the joint sections. A motor winds the wires to pull the wires in the flexing direction and cause the finger parts to flex. A polymer actuator arranged to correspond to a part of each wire is formed in an elongated shape of a polymer material and elastically deforms in response to an application of voltage and performs extension and contraction in the axial direction by being restored to the original shape in response to stoppage of the voltage application. A lock mechanism restricts relative movement between the wire and the motor after the wire has been wound up by the motor. The polymer actuator performs extension and contraction while relative movement is restricted by the lock mechanism, thereby pulling the wire in the flexing direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazumasa Baba, Hiromitsu Takeuchi
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Patent number: 9585772Abstract: A stent for medical use includes: a main body which includes a first rigid portion formed in a tubular shape along a longitudinal axis and having a predetermined rigidity with respect to a compression force exerted in a radial direction and a second rigid portion having a rigidity less than that of the first rigid portion, the second rigid portion which is substantially coaxial with and continues to a proximal end of the first rigid portion, and the second rigid portion which formed in a tubular shape along the longitudinal axis; and a gripping target region which is provided on an outer circumferential surface of the second rigid portion and is gripped by a gripping tool when the main body is led into a channel of an endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Yusuke Nomura, Toshihiro Yamagata, Madoka Kiyokawa
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Patent number: 9585773Abstract: The present embodiments provide a method for delivering a stent comprising providing a stent in a delivery state, where the stent comprises a plurality of interconnected strut segments that enable expansion of the stent from a delivery state to a deployed state. Stacking a frontal surface of a first strut segment at least partially behind a rear surface of a second strut segment in the delivery state. Aligning a sharpened tip of a first barb at least partially circumferentially behind at least one strut segment in the delivery state such that the sharpened tip is not radially exposed. Expanding the stent from the delivery state to a deployed state, wherein the first barb is exposed to a patient in the deployed state.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Blayne A. Roeder, Siddharth Vad
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Patent number: 9585774Abstract: An endovascular delivery system includes a bifurcated and inflatable prosthesis including a main tubular body having an open end and opposed ipsilateral and contralateral legs defining a graft wall therein between. A tether is disposed securably disposed to the contralateral leg, and the contralateral leg is releasably restrained towards the ipsilateral leg tether to prevent undesirable movement of the contralateral leg. A release wire within the endovascular delivery system releasably retains the tether near the ipsilateral leg.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: TriVascular, Inc.Inventors: Diego Aristizabal, Michael V. Chobotov
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Patent number: 9585775Abstract: An implantable prosthesis, including a generally tubular substrate and a continuous shape memory member disposed over the outer surface of the substrate. The shape memory member may include a series of zig-zag struts alternating between a first strut with a first length and a second strut with a second length different from the first length. A graft member may be positioned over the substrate and shape memory member.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Chris Steadham, David L. Bogert
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Patent number: 9585776Abstract: A woven, self-expanding stent device has one or more strands and is configured for insertion into an anatomical structure. The device includes a coupling structure secured to two different strand end portions that are substantially aligned with each other. The two different strand end portions include nickel and titanium. The coupling structure is not a strand of the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: IDev Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffery Sheldon, Richard Booth, Kenneth M. Bueche
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Patent number: 9585777Abstract: An implantable prosthesis can comprise a strut having a lumen, radiopaque particles within the lumen, and a polymer binder. The polymer binder retains the radiopaque particles within the lumen. The strut may have side holes through which a therapeutic agent may pass and through which the radiopaque particles are incapable of passing. The polymer binder may be absent or optional. The radiopaque particles can have sizes that prevent them from escaping out of the lumen through the side holes. The radiopaque particles placed within the lumen can improve visualization of the prosthesis during an implantation procedure.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventor: Stephen Pacetti
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Patent number: 9585778Abstract: Segmented scaffolds composed of disconnected scaffold segments with overlapping end rings are disclosed. Scaffolds with at least one discontinuous link are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: John E. Papp, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Michael Ngo, Chad Abunassar, Boris Anukhin, Mikael Trollsas, Lewis B. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9585779Abstract: Segmented scaffolds composed of disconnected scaffold segments with overlapping end rings are disclosed. Scaffolds with at least one discontinuous link are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: John E. Papp, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Michael Ngo, Chad Abunassar, Boris Anukhin, Mikael Trollsas, Lewis B. Schwartz
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Patent number: 9585780Abstract: An apparatus for loading material into a stent strut can comprise a chamber in which a pressure gradient is formed when gas moves through the pressure chamber. While injecting material into a lumen within the stent strut, the pressure gradient inhibits material from leaking out of side holes to the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Pacetti
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Patent number: 9585781Abstract: A stent delivery catheter including a catheter tubing defining a lumen therethrough, a balloon disposed near a distal end of the catheter tubing and moving between deflated and inflated states, and proximal and distal balloon control bands concentrically arranged around respective proximal and distal end portions of the balloon. The proximal balloon control band has a proximal end located proximally of a proximal end of the balloon and a distal end located adjacent a proximal end of a received unexpanded stent. The distal balloon control band has a proximal end located adjacent a distal end of the received unexpanded stent and a distal end located distally of a distal end of the balloon. The balloon control bands each have a diametric cross-section larger than the balloon in an uninflated state and the unexpanded stent received over the balloon to impede axial movement of the unexpanded stent off of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Svelte Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Fischell, David R. Fischell, Fernando DiCaprio
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Patent number: 9585782Abstract: A delivery device can include several different features including, at least: a shuttle and trigger retraction of an outer sheath; an interlock device to prevent actuation of the trigger; a retraction override switch and lock; and an inner shaft adjuster to ensure correct alignment of the inner shaft and the outer sheath prior to device deployment. The inner shaft adjuster may include, at least: a proximal portion of the handle housing having slots therethrough: pins operatively fixed to the inner shaft and extending through and slidable within the slots: and a cap having an inner helical groove that mates with the pins. Rotation of the cap may push the pins and the inner shaft in a proximal-distal direction. The cap may have a distal lip configured to accept a proximal extension of the interlock and retain it in a locked position until the inner shaft has been adjusted or moved.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Intact Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Michael Longo, Michael Dotsey
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Patent number: 9585783Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchor configured for minimally-invasive implantation and sized to remain securely positioned within at least a portion of the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. The anchor includes a radial spring formed from an elongated resilient member shaped into an annular wave pattern about a central axis. The anchor defines a central lumen and provides an outward radial force, while allowing for substantial flexure about its perimeter. The anchor is generally removable, but can include fasteners, such as barbs, to further secure it to the surrounding anatomy. In some embodiments, the anchor includes a connector coupling a fixed portion to a removable portion. Further, the anchor can be used to secure a medical device within the body, such as a flexible sleeve within the intestine.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: GI Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: John C. Meade, Andy H. Levine, David A. Melanson, John F. Cvinar
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Patent number: 9585784Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter kit comprising a catheter and a urine bag stored in a package wherein flow is prevented between the catheter and urine bag when stored but enabled when the kit is used.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Benny Matthiassen, Bo Kjaer Vigant Lorentsen, Helle Haraldsted, Stephen Glibbery
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Patent number: 9585785Abstract: An occlusal splint arrangement, in particular for sleep apnea therapy includes a maxillary miniplast splint that can be arranged on the maxillary row of teeth and a mandibular miniplast splint that can be arranged on the mandibular row of teeth. The maxillary miniplast splint can be brought to bear against the mandibular miniplast splint. The arrangement includes at least one maxillary positioning guide and at least one mandibular positioning guide, wherein the relative position of the miniplast splints toward each other can be defined in the longitudinal direction and/or in the transverse direction by a form fit between the maxillary and the mandibular positioning guides. The maxillary and/or mandibular miniplast splint include at least one mounting device, and at least two different positioning guides can be secured as mutual replacements on the same mounting device, whereby at least two different relative positions can be defined between the miniplast splints.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventor: Konrad Hofmann
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Patent number: 9585786Abstract: A contraceptive or occlusion system for restricting and later opening up a reproductive tract or lumen of the vas deferens. The system is adapted to be reversible after implantation, including implantation on, around or within the vas deferens. A method and system to reconnect a severed body lumen, such as the vas deferens, is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Sjoquist, James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand